Wednesday, 1 September 2010

Several Freight Cars Derail In Fort Worth Area - msnbc.com (Silverdale)

Several Freight Cars Derail In Fort Worth Area - msnbc.com
RICHLAND HILLS, Texas (AP) - A freight train derailment in the Fort Worth area that left several cars off the tracks has interrupted passenger rail service until possibly Wednesday. Crews worked to fix the torn-up tracks
Source: www.msnbc.msn.com

U.S. proposes grading cars on emissions, efficiency - msnbc.com
Gasoline misers like the Toyota Prius would get an 'A-' while muscle cars -- including the Ferrari 612 -- would get a 'D' under a labeling program proposed by Obama administration, which wants to convince consumers to
Source: www.msnbc.msn.com

US authorities to clean up car labeling - The Independent
Choosing a greener car could be about to get easier for US consumers under new legislation proposed August 30 by the Obama administration. Under the first of the federal ideas, each vehicle will be given a bold letter
Source: www.independent.co.uk

Plane Avoids Cars In Emergency Landing - msnbc.com
A twin-engine aircraft made an emergency landing Tuesday morning along Interstate 10, avoiding vehicles on the crowded highway, but snarling traffic for hours. The pilot and a passenger were able to walk away after the 8
Source: www.msnbc.msn.com

Feds consider adding grades to car stickers - Columbia Daily Tribune
WASHINGTON (AP) — Will your new car get an A in fuel efficiency? A government proposal might add letter grades to showroom window stickers on new cars and trucks to reflect a vehicle’s overall fuel economy
Source: www.columbiatribune.com

Japanese Stocks Fluctuate as Shipping Lines Gain, Cars Drop - BusinessWeek
Sept. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Japanese stocks fluctuated as shipping lines gained, while carmakers dropped as the yen traded near a 15-year high against the dollar. Toyota Motor Corp., the world’s largest carmaker
Source: www.businessweek.com

Fiat eyes 3 Maryland markets for new car - Maryland Daily Record
Automaker Fiat SpA said this week it identified Baltimore, Frederick and Montgomery County as areas where it sees demand for its 500 model when it goes on sale later this year. Fiat, which runs Chrysler Group
Source: mddailyrecord.com

US consumer confidence rise helps lift stocks off lows; Japan's Nikkei leads earlier - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Last update: August 31, 2010 - 9:35 AM LONDON - An unexpected rise in U.S. consumer confidence in August helped stocks in Europe and the U.S. recoup earlier losses Tuesday as markets remain on edge ahead of
Source: www.startribune.com

U.S. proposes grading cars on emissions, efficiency - msnbc.com (Barney)

U.S. proposes grading cars on emissions, efficiency - msnbc.com
Gasoline misers like the Toyota Prius would get an 'A-' while muscle cars -- including the Ferrari 612 -- would get a 'D' under a labeling program proposed by Obama administration, which wants to convince consumers to
Source: www.msnbc.msn.com

Japanese Stocks Fluctuate as Shipping Lines Gain, Cars Drop - BusinessWeek
Sept. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Japanese stocks fluctuated as shipping lines gained, while carmakers dropped as the yen traded near a 15-year high against the dollar. Toyota Motor Corp., the world’s largest carmaker
Source: www.businessweek.com

US authorities to clean up car labeling - The Independent
Choosing a greener car could be about to get easier for US consumers under new legislation proposed August 30 by the Obama administration. Under the first of the federal ideas, each vehicle will be given a bold letter
Source: www.independent.co.uk

Consumers see fewer car deals at end of summer - Daily Camera
DETROIT -- For years, Americans shopping for cars were treated to all sorts of deals and incentives, especially at the end of summer. Think cash for clunkers, which paid up to $4,500, or promotions that
Source: www.dailycamera.com

Fed Approves China's Morgan Stanley Stake - Inside Fidelity
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- The Federal Reserve Board allowed the Chinese government's investment arm to buy up to 10% of Morgan Stanley ( Symbol : MS ) shares Tuesday as part of an agreement struck in 2007. The increased
Source: news.fidelity.com

Fiat eyes 3 Maryland markets for new car - Maryland Daily Record
Automaker Fiat SpA said this week it identified Baltimore, Frederick and Montgomery County as areas where it sees demand for its 500 model when it goes on sale later this year. Fiat, which runs Chrysler Group
Source: mddailyrecord.com

US consumer confidence rise helps lift stocks off lows; Japan's Nikkei leads earlier - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Last update: August 31, 2010 - 9:35 AM LONDON - An unexpected rise in U.S. consumer confidence in August helped stocks in Europe and the U.S. recoup earlier losses Tuesday as markets remain on edge ahead of
Source: www.startribune.com

Feds consider adding grades to car stickers - Columbia Daily Tribune
WASHINGTON (AP) — Will your new car get an A in fuel efficiency? A government proposal might add letter grades to showroom window stickers on new cars and trucks to reflect a vehicle’s overall fuel economy
Source: www.columbiatribune.com

New Bill Allows More 'Green' Cars Into HOV Lanes - KTLA.com (Newport)

New Bill Allows More 'Green' Cars Into HOV Lanes - KTLA.com
SACRAMENTO -- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger late Monday night signed into law a new bill that expands the types of vehicles that allow solo drivers into California's carpool lanes. The measure will allow up
Source: www.ktla.com

U.S. Weighs Grades For Car Fuel Economy - WBUR
A big change may be coming to those mileage stickers you find on new cars. The U.S. Department of Transportation and the Environmental Protection Agency are considering two options: One looks similar to the current
Source: www.wbur.org

Train cars derail near Cloverleaf Cold Storage - Le Mars Daily Sentinel
Debris on railroad tracks in Le Mars' southern industrial park apparently derailed three freight train cars Friday afternoon. That's according to Le Mars Fire-Rescue Chief David Schipper, who was on the scene. No one was
Source: www.lemarssentinel.com

69 cars crash in Arizona downpour (photo) - New Haven Register
PHOENIX, Ariz. — A surprise downpour sparked collisions involving 69 vehicles on an interstate near Phoenix's downtown area Saturday evening, closing the westbound roadway for hours and sending seven people
Source: www.nhregister.com

Several Freight Cars Derail In Fort Worth Area - msnbc.com
RICHLAND HILLS, Texas (AP) - A freight train derailment in the Fort Worth area that left several cars off the tracks has interrupted passenger rail service until possibly Wednesday. Crews worked to fix the torn-up tracks
Source: www.msnbc.msn.com

AAA forecasts increased traffic for cars and jets this Labor Day - Vallejo Times-Herald
Eleven percent more Californians than last year are expected to travel over the upcoming Labor Day weekend, AAA Northern California announced Monday. The organization's new travel survey predicts more than 4
Source: www.timesheraldonline.com

Feds consider adding grades to car stickers - Columbia Daily Tribune
WASHINGTON (AP) — Will your new car get an A in fuel efficiency? A government proposal might add letter grades to showroom window stickers on new cars and trucks to reflect a vehicle’s overall fuel economy
Source: www.columbiatribune.com

U.S. proposes grading cars on emissions, efficiency - msnbc.com
Gasoline misers like the Toyota Prius would get an 'A-' while muscle cars -- including the Ferrari 612 -- would get a 'D' under a labeling program proposed by Obama administration, which wants to convince consumers to
Source: www.msnbc.msn.com

AUTOS: No deal: Buyers will see fewer discounts for cars - North County Times
DETROIT ---- For years, Americans shopping for cars were treated to all sorts of deals and incentives, especially at the end of summer. Think Cash for Clunkers, which paid up to $4,500, or promotions that offered
Source: nctimes.com

Redesigned Labels on New Cars Will Include Pollution Information - CNS News
(CNSNews.com) - The Obama administration is changing the fuel economy labels placed on the windows of new cars and light trucks so consumers can "make the best economic and environmental decisions when buying a new car
Source: cnsnews.com

Guangzhou Auto First-Half Profit More Than Triples on Chinese Car Demand - Bloomberg (Naphill)

Guangzhou Auto First-Half Profit More Than Triples on Chinese Car Demand - Bloomberg

Guangzhou Auto First-Half Profit More Than Triples on Chinese Car Demand
Bloomberg
Guangzhou Auto, based in the nation's Guangdong province, began trading in Hong Kong yesterday after completing a buyout of unit Denway Motors Ltd. last ...
Sales fuel Guangzhou Auto's net profitShanghai Daily

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Research and Markets: China Autos Report Q4 2010 - SunHerald.com

Research and Markets: China Autos Report Q4 2010
SunHerald.com
China Autos Report provides industry professionals and strategists, corporate analysts, auto associations, government departments and regulatory bodies with ...


Source: news.google.com

GM spends $2.72M in 2nd qtr to lobby government on auto safety, energy and ... - CanadianBusiness.com

GM spends $2.72M in 2nd qtr to lobby government on auto safety, energy and ...
CanadianBusiness.com
... on energy and defense spending, safety regulations and research funding for autos that run on alternative fuels, according to a disclosure report. ...

and more »

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Auto discounts coming to an end with the summer - eGMCarTech (blog)

eGMCarTech (blog)

Auto discounts coming to an end with the summer
eGMCarTech (blog)
Americans have been used to a plethora of deals and incentives on autos, particularly at the end of the summer, for years. This was only exacerbated by ...

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Chevy dealers will have to buy competitor's cars - USA Today (Peterborough)

Chevy dealers will have to buy competitor's cars - USA Today

USA Today

Chevy dealers will have to buy competitor's cars
USA Today
Chevy dealers could soon be out buying something they never thought they'd buy: The competitor's cars. Chevrolet management is going to ask dealers to buy a ...
New face of ChevroletInquirer.net
2011 Chevrolet Cruze Redefines Compact Segment ValuePR Newswire (press release)

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US authorities to clean up car labeling - Independent

Boston Globe

US authorities to clean up car labeling
Independent
Choosing a greener car could be about to get easier for US consumers under new legislation proposed August 30 by the Obama administration. ...
US Wants Report Card for CarsWall Street Journal
Will Your Car Earn a Decent Grade?U.S. News Rankings & Reviews
Cars To Be Graded On Fuel Mileage, Emissions StandardsRedOrbit
Reuters -MediaPost Publications -CNET
all 446 news articles »

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Power Corrupts - New York Times (blog)

AsiaOne

Power Corrupts
New York Times (blog)
This wouldn't make sense for more inexpensive cars. Moreover, there is reason to believe that many consumers will stick with conventional engines, ...
Toyota Prius May Lead Japan Car Sale Collapse as Subsidies EndBloomberg
Hybrid Auris a dandy little car, but too expensive for SACitizen
New rating system fails consumersRU Daily Targum
San Francisco Chronicle -Mother Jones -MetalMiner
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A closer look at the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS design - AutoSpies.com (Plaitford)

A closer look at the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS design - AutoSpies.com

AutoSpies.com

A closer look at the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS design
AutoSpies.com
Many have long waited for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS to arrive. The latest generation has a sharper appearance with crisper lines and creases. ...
Mercedes with Tesla batteries to debut in ParisBizjournals.com
The all new 2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class caught testingSpeedLux (blog)
Tesla-powered Mercedes set for debutSan Jose Business Journal
Mibz (blog) -Automobile Magazine -IEWY News
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Ex-girlfriend stabs man with ice pick after hiding in back seat of his car in ... - Los Angeles Times (blog)

LAist (blog)

Ex-girlfriend stabs man with ice pick after hiding in back seat of his car in ...
Los Angeles Times (blog)
The 48-year-old man, whose name was not released, was starting to pull out in his Mercedes-Benz convertible when Elizabeth Cuevas Villanueva, 47, ...
Calif. woman held for ice-pick attack at churchSan Jose Mercury News
OC Woman Allegedly Stabs Boyfriend With Ice Pick Outside ChurchLAist (blog)
Ice Pick Attack In Yorba Linda Ends HarmlesslyLA Weekly (blog)
Contra Costa Times
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Celebrities and Designers Toast the Runway With Official Mercedes-Benz Fashion ... - PR Newswire (press release)

Celebrities and Designers Toast the Runway With Official Mercedes-Benz Fashion ...
PR Newswire (press release)
31 /PRNewswire/ -- For the crowds at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, cocktails serve as the perfect accessory to this year's impressive lineup of designers. ...

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Schmueckle Quits Daimler After Losing Mercedes Job - Bloomberg

Schmueckle Quits Daimler After Losing Mercedes Job
Bloomberg
Before overseeing production and purchasing at Mercedes, Rainer Schmueckle, seen here, led a turnaround at ...
Lincoln The Laggard Brings Up The Rear Of Luxury AutosForbes (blog)
The Top of The Line Mercedes BenzBoosh News (press release) (blog)

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Gang of four robs two, botches third robbery in Richmond - San Jose Mercury News

Gang of four robs two, botches third robbery in Richmond
San Jose Mercury News
She told officers that they left in a dark-colored Mercedes-Benz. About 6:30 pm, a similar group accosted a man sitting in his car near 34th Street and ...
4 Arrested In Richmond Crime SpreeKCRA Sacramento

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Broker given 5 years in DUI crash that killed young mom - Chicago Sun-Times

Broker given 5 years in DUI crash that killed young mom
Chicago Sun-Times
A financial broker who crashed his Mercedes after driving at speeds of more than 100 mph on the Eisenhower Expy. ...

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Guangzhou Auto First-Half Profit More Than Triples on Chinese Car Demand - Bloomberg (Baxterley)

Guangzhou Auto First-Half Profit More Than Triples on Chinese Car Demand - Bloomberg

Guangzhou Auto First-Half Profit More Than Triples on Chinese Car Demand
Bloomberg
Guangzhou Auto, based in the nation's Guangdong province, began trading in Hong Kong yesterday after completing a buyout of unit Denway Motors Ltd. last ...
Sales fuel Guangzhou Auto's net profitShanghai Daily

all 9 news articles »

Source: news.google.com

Research and Markets: China Autos Report Q4 2010 - SunHerald.com

Research and Markets: China Autos Report Q4 2010
SunHerald.com
China Autos Report provides industry professionals and strategists, corporate analysts, auto associations, government departments and regulatory bodies with ...


Source: news.google.com

Auto discounts coming to an end with the summer - eGMCarTech (blog)

eGMCarTech (blog)

Auto discounts coming to an end with the summer
eGMCarTech (blog)
Americans have been used to a plethora of deals and incentives on autos, particularly at the end of the summer, for years. This was only exacerbated by ...

and more »

Source: news.google.com

Japanese Auto Production Rises 17% - RTT News

Japanese Auto Production Rises 17%
RTT News
Auto exports in July increased 24.4% compared with the same month of the previous year to 423000 units. This marks the seventh straight month in which ...

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GM spends $2.72M in 2nd qtr to lobby government on auto safety, energy and ... - CanadianBusiness.com

GM spends $2.72M in 2nd qtr to lobby government on auto safety, energy and ...
CanadianBusiness.com
... on energy and defense spending, safety regulations and research funding for autos that run on alternative fuels, according to a disclosure report. ...


Source: news.google.com